Chuck Varga, GWAR’s Sexecutioner, Dead At 68
Chuck Varga's passing marks the end of an era for one of rock and roll's most fearless and outrageous acts. A founding member of GWAR, Varga helped build a band that refused to play by anyone's rules, and that kind of uncompromising spirit is exactly what keeps live music vital and interesting. His bandmates stood by him right until the end, rallying the community with fundraisers and blood drives, which says something powerful about the loyalty within that crew. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who appreciate artists that genuinely push boundaries, Varga's legacy reminds us why the weird, the wild and the wilfully irreverent corners of music matter so much.
From Stereogum: GWAR founding member Chuck Vargo, known as Sexecutioner, has passed away. Varga was battling cancer; the band set up a blood donation campaign in April and then launched a fundraiser in June to help Varga and his wife Bambi pay for medical bills. His death was announced on Sept. 25 by GWAR bassist Casey Orr aka Beefcake The Mighty. Varga was 68. The post Chuck Varga, GWAR’s Sexecutioner, Dead At 6…